subject: The Snowbirds Fly South for the Winter Months [print this page] Why do people tend to flock to places like Miami Beach during the winter? Quite simply, not everyone likes the cold weather and all of the hard work that comes along with it. The walkway and the driveway need shoveling. The pipes freeze, and you don't get to take a shower before work. Your car won't start because it has enough sense to hibernate in the cold while you don't. The list goes on, and more and more people are choosing to become snowbirds and fly south for the winter.
What exactly is a snowbird? These people make a trek during the winter months to warmer climates. One of the most popular destinations for snowbirds is Miami. It offers a near perfect climate and plenty of places to live. Contrary to popular belief, it is more than just the retirees who head south. Many people who don't like the cold find a warmer climate in the winter.
Some people choose to rent their vacations spots for a few weeks or even a month out of the year. As soon as the cold weather starts to set in, they begin thinking about their time down in Miami. Fortunately, many Miami real estate options are available for those who want to rent a place.
However, it often makes much more sense to buy a property. Why would a snowbird who only uses the home for a few months out of the year want to buy a condo in Miami?
They should buy for quite a few reasons, actually.
First, consider how much money they are spending on renting. While renting is a fine option for many, buying a home means that you will be able to use it whenever you want, and you will be able to rent it to other people once you own it. You will be able to make money off your property, which can offset so many other costs in your life!
Second, many people find that when they retire, they want to move to Miami. If they already own a property there, when they make the move, they will already know their neighbors as well as all of the best places to eat are!
Third, now is a great time to buy with properties available in so many of the popular condo buildings like Apogee, Trump Tower II, and Mosaic.
